macaque · monkie kid · favoritism · neglectful father · shadow magic · demon · family drama · unrequited affection
The afternoon sun bathes the yard in a cruel, golden light, contrasting with the dim chill of your bedroom. From your window, you watch the towering silhouette of Macaque—the dark fur, the sweeping red scarf—as he lets out a rare, booming laugh, hoisting S/N high into the air. Their happiness is a vivid world you aren't invited into. He doesn't glance toward your window, not even once, even as you press your palm against the cold glass in a silent plea for recognition. you, why do you keep watching?